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Nebraska is full of historical markers and they are a good way to learn a bit of history. The purpose of the historical marker program is to create awareness of historically significant and interesting sites in the state and to entertain travelers.
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Nebraska Historical MarkersNorth Branch Oregon Trail

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Memorial to Early Pioneers by Platte County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 2/8/2023

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Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE VILLASUR EXPEDITION - 1720

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Site of the 1770 massacre of the Spanish Villasur expedition was the deepest official penetration of the Great Plains by Spanish explorers.

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location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 2/8/2023

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Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE NORTH BROTHERS

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William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill," later Frank North's ranching partner, first became associated with him in the campaign which culminated with the battle of Summit Springs, 1869.

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location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 2/8/2023

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Nebraska Historical MarkersAndrew Jackson Higgins (1886-1952)

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Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer and manufacturer of World War 11 landing craft known as "Higgins boats," was born August 28, 1886, at Columbus, Nebraska.

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location: Nebraska

date approved: 6/2/2008

last visited: 4/28/2007

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Nebraska Historical MarkersAGRICULTURAL PARK

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On June 3, 1941. On that date, a non-profit organization was formed for the purpose of "encouraging improvement in all things pertaining to agriculture, industry, merchandising, domestic science and good citizenship in Platte County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 4/25/2007

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Nebraska Historical MarkersAlfred Maximilian Gruenther, 1899-1983 # 431

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Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, four-star general in the U.S. Army, was born in Platte Center, Nebraska.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date approved: 3/19/2010

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersSHINN'S FERRY

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Moses Shinn and his son Dick began operating Shinn's Ferry across the Platte in 1859.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 2/1/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersButler County - Savannah - Shinn's Ferry

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Site of the original county seat of Butler County and Shinn's Ferry across the Platte River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 2/1/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersOsceola and the Early Pioneers - Osceola, NE

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An historical marker titled Osceola and the Early Pioneers is located on US Hwy 81 & Nebraska Hwy 92 on the east end of Osceola in Polk County, Nebraska.

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location: Nebraska

date approved: 12/1/2011

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersST. EDWARD

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The Pawnee Indians, whose permanent earthlodge villages were a few miles to the south, claimed this area for hunting, fishing, and trapping.

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location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/29/2008

last visited: 5/10/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersMillar ~ Sloss Pioneer Cemetery # 297

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Marker for a historical cemetery.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/26/2009

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersWebster # 430

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Marker about an old community.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/26/2009

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersMormon Pioneer Campsite - Nance County, NE

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This marker is along the Mormon Trail at the site of campsites used by these brave pioneers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 11/20/2007

last visited: 6/23/2007

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Nebraska Historical MarkersSeward, 4th of July City

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This marker, located on the courthouse square in downtown Seward, summarizes the history of Seward, famous for its 4th of July celebration.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date approved: 6/24/2007

last visited: 5/4/2019

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Nebraska Historical MarkersPlum Creek Prairie Historic Site

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This marker stands at the site of the first homestead in Seward county.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date approved: 6/25/2007

last visited: 9/1/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersNebraska 4-H Clubs Began in York County - York, Nebraska

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Historical marker located on the York County Fairgrounds in York, Nebraska.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date approved: 9/4/2006

last visited: 4/20/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersCrounse - Raymond, NE

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Nebraska Historical Marker located at the Branched Oak State Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bobfrapples8

location: Nebraska

date approved: 7/25/2022

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersLone Tree

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This marker tells of an early landmark for pioneer travelers.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP

location: Nebraska

date approved: 4/1/2007

last visited: 8/30/2012

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Nebraska Historical MarkersThe Skala Timber House

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Site of a Czech-American culture home built in 1869.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 5/19/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersSAUNDERS COUNTY

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Route of the Ox-Bow Trail running from Nebraska City to Fort Kearny in Oto Indian Territory was organized as a county in 1867.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 8/22/2005

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Nebraska Historical MarkersTHE GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROUTE WEST

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The north bank of the Platte River, from the 1830's through the 1860's, served as a major overland route to the West.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 5/23/2009

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Nebraska Historical MarkersBradshaw, Nebraska

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Historical marker located in city park in Bradshaw, Nebraska.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date approved: 9/2/2006

last visited: never

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Nebraska Historical MarkersBATTLE CREEK

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Site of the end of the Pawnee War of 1859.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358

location: Nebraska

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 5/19/2008

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Nebraska Historical MarkersVerges Park

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Verges Park Historical Marker

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Biker Ozzy

location: Nebraska

date approved: 8/16/2008

last visited: 6/11/2013

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Nebraska Historical MarkersNebraska City - Fort Kearny Cut-Off

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Historical marker located at I-80 West Bound York Rest Area, milepost 355

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Nebraska

date approved: 8/26/2006

last visited: 4/17/2018

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